NIGERIA – A trade dispute between Nigeria and Ghana has led to the suspension of onion shipments, threatening cross-border supply chains and market stability across West Africa. The situation escalated following reports of harassment and the seizure of onion trucks belonging to Nigerian traders in Accra. Isa Aliyu, National President of the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, said the decision to halt shipments was necessary. “ Our members have endured persistent harassment, intimidation, and unfair treatment in Ghanaian markets. The recent confiscation of our trucks is unacceptable and a clear violation of trade norms ,” he stated. The association has instructed an immediate suspension of onion transport to Ghana. “ We cannot continue to expose our traders to losses and danger. This suspension will remain until there is a clear commitment to restoring a safe and lawful trading environment ,” Aliyu added. Ghanaian markets that rely on ...